Description
This Crockpot Taco Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food—cheesy, zesty, and made in one pot! Tender rotini pasta, seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and melty cheddar come together in a slow cooker for an easy dinner the whole family will love
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups beef broth
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no pink remains, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Transfer the beef to your crockpot. Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), uncooked rotini, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or your favorite taco toppings if desired.
Notes
Avoid mushy pasta by checking it after 2 hours; slow cookers can vary.
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Add extra veggies like corn, bell peppers, or black beans for more flavor and nutrition.
Make it creamy with a few tablespoons of cream cheese stirred in before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg